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Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Procurement is responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the efficient procurement of goods and services to support CuraScript SD’s operations. Managing all existing DSA agreements with vendors to ensure compliance. This role will drive cost savings, mitigate supply risks, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, while helping to develop a more efficient supply chain processes for CuraScript SD.

Key Responsibilities

+ Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company goals and supply chain objectives.

+ Identify and Design process improvement initiatives, in attempting to make the full end to end supply chain process more efficient

+ Lead contract negotiations and manage vendor performance to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.

+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Operations, Sales, Compliance) to understand procurement needs and align sourcing strategies.

+ Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.

+ Lead management of Suppler DSA agreements, and ensuring compliance with those agreements to earn all fees possible

+ Oversee procurement analytics, reporting, and spend analysis to support data-driven decision-making.

+ Ensure compliance with corporate policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.

+ Mentor and develop procurement team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field highly desired (MBA or CPSM preferred).

+ 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.

+ Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.

+ Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP Preferred) and data analytics tools such as Alteryx, Business Objects, SAP IBP etc.

+ High level Excel skills (VLookup, Macros, Pivot tables, ect.)

+ Excellent communication, leadership, and project management abilities.

Preferred Attributes

+ Experience with pharmaceutical distribution or specialty drug procurement.

+ Knowledge of FDA, DEA, and other regulatory requirements impacting procurement.

+ Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable results.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 107,300 - 178,900 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

_Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws._

_If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email:_ [email protected]_ _for support. Do not email_ [email protected]_ _for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response._

_The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State._

_Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances._